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CAP will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 23, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023. Happy Holidays!

The State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation zoom meeting is June 2, 2022 at 9a.m. Agenda and contact info. to follow.

Check out CAP’s updated website at www.equalemployment.org

OVR State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Special Session

Monday, May 2, 2022

Start time: 3:00 p.m.

End time: 5:00 p.m.

The PA State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation will be holding a two-hour special session on May 2, 2022. The first hour of the meeting will be a closed session for the purpose of orienting new State Board members and will not involve deliberation or official action. The second hour of the meeting will be a special session open to the public.

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The The public is invited to call in to this meeting starting at 4:00 p.m. using the following information:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 2, 2022, 4 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: PA State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Special Session
Please join the webinar via: Zoom – State Board Meeting
Passcode: 398905
Or One tap mobile :
US: +19292056099,,84257230366 #,,,,*398905 # or +13017158592,,84257230366 #,,,,*398905 #

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 842 5723 0366

Passcode: 398905

International numbers available: Zoom International Numbers

CART and sign language interpreters will be available during this meeting via Zoom.

Those using a screen reader can connect via the following link: CART Link.

The agenda for this meeting is below. Anyone who would like to make public comment prior to the meeting may submit their comments via email at [email protected].

Additional auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please send your request to [email protected].

CLOSED SESSION – GENERAL ORIENTATION FOR BOARD MEMBERS ONLY

3:00 – 4:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks, Jennifer Berrier, L&I Secretary & Ryan Hyde, OVR Acting Executive Director

State Board Orientation, Cathy Lantzy, L&I Office of General Counsel



OPEN SESSION

4:00 – 4:50 OVR Board Role Regarding Staffing and Board Staffing Support Discussion, Jennifer Berrier & OVR State Board Members

4:50 – 5:00 Public Comment

5:00 Adjournment





NEXT MEETING: June 2, 2022 (location TBD)

OVR and programs that provide services under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are required to notify applicants, eligible individuals, potentially eligible students and individuals seeking employment at a subminimum wage of the availability and purposes of CAP and the means of contacting the program. The following notification was developed in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

CAP NOTIFICATION

The PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) is the federally mandated advocate for people with disabilities seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and programs that provide services to individuals with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. CAP is independent of any agency that provides treatment, services, or rehabilitation to individuals under this Act and assistance is provided at no cost.

CONTACT CAP: (215) 557-7112(voice/Relay); toll free (888) 745-2357(voice/Relay); fax (215) 557-7602; email at [email protected]; or by submitting an inquiry on the CAP website at www.equalemployment.org.

PURPOSES OF THE CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
(1) Advise and inform applicants, eligible individuals, potentially eligible students and individuals seeking employment at a subminimum wage, as well as individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania of (i) all services and benefits available to them under the Rehabilitation Act, and (ii) their rights and responsibilities in connection with those services and benefits;
(2) Inform individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania of title I of the ADA;
(3) Assist and advocate for applicants, eligible individuals, potentially eligible students or individuals seeking employment at a subminimum wage, in their relationship with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and programs, including community rehabilitation programs, that provide services under the Rehabilitation Act;
(4) Assist and advocate for the applicant, eligible individual, potentially eligible student and individual seeking employment at a subminimum wage to pursue legal, administrative other appropriate remedies, if necessary to (i) ensure the protection of their rights under the Act; and (ii)facilitate access by individuals with disabilities, including students and youth with disabilities who are making the transition from school programs to services funded under the Act.
(5) Provide information to the public concerning CAP.
(6) Provide assistance and advocacy with respect to an individual's claims under title I of the ADA, if those claims are directly related to services under title I of the Rehabilitation Act that the individual is receiving or seeking.

Advocacy| Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program | United States The Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program is the statewide advocate for individuals seeking services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We help idividuals with disabilities seeking Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living services.